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13

by Cynth'ya Lewis Reed — Read all 584 poems by Cynth'ya Lewis Reed

Who is the world was crazy enough to make up a word like Paraskevidekatriaphobia (fearing the day Friday 13)?

Friday, April 13, 2007


Poem Artwork



People
At times
Recoil in
Anguish that outsiders
See as
Krazyness, and
Even though
Various
Idiosyncracies
Determine logical
Evidence as supreme,
Krazyness over 13
Actually paralyzes
Those who never
Realistically look'd
Intrinsically at the fact that
All peoples
Perceptions
Hold
Oddball
Beliefs
In spite of
Actuality
     

© 2007 cynth'ya lewis reed. . .I love 13, it's the number designating the day my daddy and I and my sister and brother and daughter and one of my best friends were born on. And hey, we ain't nuts!
 


Paraskevidekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th.
Many of us are familiar with the verse:  “This is the day which
the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 118:24

However do you know what the next verse is? Psalms 118:25
“Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.”  (Psalms 118:25)

That next verse asks God for salvation and prosperity.

For much of America, Friday is payday.
One of the top fears of adults is losing their jobs.

Thank God for this day.
Thank God for payday, Friday the 13th.

(To get paid for taking time off: www.HowIFiredMyBoss.com)

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Reviewed by Charles Keller
Reviewed on October 6, 2007
Cute!

Reviewed by Rosalyn Smith
Reviewed on April 23, 2007
Very creative, and when I thought Friday the 13 was going to bad it turned out to be awesom. Nice write

Reviewed by Safi Abdi
Reviewed on April 20, 2007
O ye who believe! When the call is proclaimed to prayer on friday (the Day of Assembly), hasten earnestly to the Remembrance of Allah, and leave off business (and traffic): That is best for you if ye but knew!
( Quran: سورة الجمعة Chapter #62, Verse #9)

For us Muslims Friday is a good day, a day that we as a community are reminded to ponder what life's all about. To worship the Lord and none else.
Thank you for reminding me, Cynthia.
As usual your writings are thoughtprovoking.
Always sista Safi


Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on April 15, 2007
Very Kool and creative piece
Thanks for sharing
Peace be with you

William

Reviewed by Aberjhani
Reviewed on April 15, 2007
Don't know who invented the word but appreciate the talent of the poet who gave us "13".

Aberjhani

Reviewed on April 14, 2007
Totally creative and cool Acrostical form! You did an EXCELLENT job her! Glad I am that I dropped by!

~Nikki~

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on April 14, 2007
enjoyed this creative and well written poem...very clever my friend...nah, your not nutz, but an outstanding poet!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on April 14, 2007
Well written!!

Thumbs up!!

Love Tina

Reviewed on April 13, 2007
Cynth'ya,

Such positiveness in engaging accrostic form! Well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed on April 13, 2007
Teriffic write, Cynth'ya; very well done! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Had a good friday the 13th: we were under high risks for tornadoes, but thank goodness, none here, and beet of all, no storm damage! :)

Reviewed by CJ Heck
Reviewed on April 13, 2007
This is brilliant, my friend! I had never heard of that word until your poem. Well done!
Love,
CJ

Reviewed by Linda Hill
Reviewed on April 13, 2007
Cynth'ya,
Extremely creative! I enjoyed this very much.

Many blessings,
~Linda

Reviewed by Gloria Buono
Reviewed on April 13, 2007
This is so cleverly cool and full of insightful delight. Thanks for sharing. My best, Gloria

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on April 13, 2007
You ain't nutz, indeed, and as you just read, I like the number 13, too!!

And I really like your poem! And Paraskevidekatriaphobia is some word!

Reviewed by Kwame Mutulu (Reader)
Reviewed on April 13, 2007
C R E A T I V I T Y

C ynthia
R eeds
E xtremly
A rtistic
T hirteen
I nvokes
V ital insights
I nto
T odays widely accpeted - crap! If I may say so..
Y our work inspires me

Reviewed on April 13, 2007

Wisely defined "13" in this outstanding composition.

In admiartion,


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU


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